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Rajinikanth Fan Performs Shivaratri Puja with Vada Garland for Star's 50 Years

A devoted fan from Madurai, Karthik, performed a special Maha Shivaratri puja honouring superstar Rajinikanth. He used an image of the actor as Lord Shiva from the film 'Uzhaippali' for the rituals. The puja featured a garland made of 500 vadais, symbolically celebrating Rajinikanth's five-decade-long career in cinema. This marks the third year the fan has conducted this unique act of devotion for the revered actor.

Key Points: Fan Worships Rajinikanth as Shiva on Maha Shivaratri

  • Unique fan devotion
  • Maha Shivaratri puja for actor
  • Garland of 500 vadais
  • Marks 50-year film journey
  • Third consecutive year
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Rajinikanth's fan performed Maha Shivaratri puja for him

A devotee in Madurai performs a unique Maha Shivaratri puja for Rajinikanth, using a film image and a garland of 500 vadais to mark the star's 50-year career.

Rajinikanth's fan performed Maha Shivaratri puja for him
"The image of Rajinikanth in Lord Shiva's appearance... was used for the rituals - Karthik via ANI"

Madurai, February 14

Megastar Rajinikanth enjoys a massive fan following, and some admirers revere him almost like a god. Their devotion is so intense that a few have even built temples in honour of the 'Sivaji: The Boss' actor.

As Maha Shivaratri is on Sunday, Karthik, a fan of Rajinikanth from Madurai, performed a special pooja in a unique way by offering prayers at a temple he built inside his residence in honour of the superstar.

Speaking to ANI, Karthik said, "This was the third consecutive year that Shivaratri pooja was being performed. The image of Rajinikanth in Lord Shiva's appearance from the film Uzhaippali was used for the rituals and adorned with a garland made of 500 vadais to honour the actor's 50-year journey in cinema..."

Rajinikanth, affectionately known as "Thalaiva" (leader) by his legion of fans, remains one of the most revered and influential figures in Indian cinema.

With a career spanning over five decades, he has starred in numerous films across languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English. Some of his memorable movies include 'Shivaji: The Boss', Annaamalai, Thalapathi, Padaiyappa, Robot, Jailer, and others.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wow! 500 vadais garland! 😲 The creativity of Indian fans is next level. It's a unique form of expressing love and gratitude for an icon who has given us so much joy for 50 years. As long as it's done with respect and doesn't hurt anyone's sentiments, it's a beautiful tribute.
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Rohit P
Thalaiva for a reason! His humility and spiritual aura inspire this kind of devotion. For many fans, he is more than an actor; his on-screen characters and off-screen persona provide life lessons. Performing the puja on Maha Shivaratri shows they see the divine qualities in him. Respect!
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Sarah B
Coming from the US, I find this fascinating and a bit confusing. The level of fandom here is incredible. In the West, we have fan clubs and merchandise, but building a home temple is a whole different dimension of celebrity culture. It shows how deeply cinema is woven into Indian society.
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Arjun K
The garland of vadais is a typical Tamil Nadu touch! 😄 It's not just blind worship; it's a cultural expression. Using the image from 'Uzhaippali' is a nice detail for true fans. This is how the common man connects with a superstar who has remained grounded despite his fame. More power to such fans.
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Meera T
While the intention might be pure, I hope the fan also remembers the real meaning of Maha Shivaratri—a night of introspection and overcoming darkness. Rajinikanth sir himself is a very spiritual person who would likely urge fans to focus on their own inner growth and helping others, not just

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